Quick And Easy Chipotle Red Wine Jelly Recipe For Canning
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Making red wine jelly can be a rewarding and enjoyable culinary project. For those who enjoy experimenting with flavors making this wine jelly provides an opportunity to create something distinctive. While perhaps unconventional on French toast, hot pepper wine jelly like this one is guaranteed to do wonders for your charcuterie, cheese, and grilled meats. Whether it’s zinfandel or merlot jelly, a jar of this savory creation makes a superb holiday gift, perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year, or Valentine’s celebrations.
Recommended Equipment
- Wide, heavy-bottomed stainless steel pot
- Large wooden spoon
- Stainless Steel mesh strainer
- Heavy-duty stainless steel kitchen tongs
- Stainless steel pairing knife
- Stainless steel canning ladle
- Stainless steel canning funnel
- Mason Jar lids for canning
- Mason Jars for canning
- Non-slippery trivets and pot holders
- Thick cotton kitchen towel
Spicy Red Wine Jelly With Pectin Recipe
Equipment
- large pot with a heavy bottom
- wooden spoon or silicone spatula
- potholders, oven mitts, trivets for hot dishes
Ingredients
- 16 oz red wine (500 ml)
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- ½ package of 1.75 oz fruit pectin (25 g)
- 1 orange peel only
- ½ tsp cinnamon ground
- ½ tsp chipotle powder
Instructions
Prepare Ingredients:
- Peel the orange with a vegetable peeler or sharp knife.
- Mix sugar, pectin, cinnamon, and chipotle. Set aside.
Cooking the red wine jelly:
- In a heavy-bottomed pot, mix orange peel with measured red wine. Bring to a boil on medium heat, boil for 5 minutes.
- Turn off heat, let the peels steep in the hot wine for 1 hour.
- Add spiced sugar and pectin mixture to the wine. Mix well.
- If you do not want orange peel in your jelly, remove it from the jelly mixture at this step.
- Return the pot to medium heat, bring to a boil again, and boil for 5 more minutes.
- Perform a chilled plate test for your jelly. If the thickness of the jelly isn't right, boil it for another 5 minutes.
- Pour piping hot jelly mixture into prepared jars.
- Process the jelly using your preferred canning method or refrigerate without canning. Use sterilized glass jars with tight-fitting lids for either of the options.
Yield
Choose your preferred canning method to preserve your jam
For those processing this preserve using water bath or steam canner, the processing time guidelines at various altitudes are as follows:
0 – 1,000 ft: 5 mins
1,001 – 6,000 ft: 10 mins
Altitudes Above 6,000 ft: 15 mins
Frequently asked questions
Can this wine jelly be made with any red wine?
While you can pick any red wine to make this wine jelly, we recommend big fruity wines like shiraz, merlot, zinfandel and cabernet sauvignon for this jelly recipe. Bottom line, choose a good-quality red wine with flavors you enjoy. The wine taste will be a significant contributing factor to the taste of the jelly you’ll make.
How long does red wine jelly keep?
If you can and store this red wine jelly in sealed, unopened jars in a cool, dark place, you should expect it to last for up to two years or even longer.
Can I increase the batch size of this wine jelly recipe?
Increasing the batch size of this red wine jelly recipe is quite straightforward. Basically, you can scale up the ingredients while keeping the proportions the same. Keep in mind that you’ll also need a larger pot to accommodate the increased quantity of ingredients. Another key point is that due to the larger batch size the cooking time will be a bit longer. If you do increase a batch size, we recommend to do a chilled plate test to make sure that you are happy with the thickness of the jelly.
Here are some of the ways to enjoy your red wine jelly:
- Cheese Pairing: Red wine and chipotle jelly is a great accompaniment to a cheese board. Try it with sharp cheddar, brie, or goat cheese.
- Meat Glaze: Use the jelly as a glaze for grilled or roasted meats. It can add a rich, sweet, and spicy flavor to dishes like pork, chicken, or even grilled vegetables.
- Spread: Spread it on crackers or bread for a unique and flavorful appetizer.
- Share the jelly joy: Homemade wine jelly makes for an excellent holiday gift. Scale up this savory jelly recipe to make a larger batch. Then share it with friends and family.
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